A new neighbourhood plan for Coronation Park in Port Moody took another step forward this week.
On Tuesday, council voted in favour of giving first two readings to the land use concept plan, which calls for highrises, mid-rises and townhouses in the area between Barnet Highway, Ioco Road, Guildford Way and Balmoral Drive. A public hearing will be held on the plan at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) on Tuesday, April 25.
Residents in the area have been split over the proposal, with some welcoming the change and increase in density. During a public input session in January, council heard from people who said they wanted to see greater diversity of housing choices similar to what exists at other high-density developments at Newport and Suter Brook.
Other residents opposed the extensive plan.
“I am in total opposition,” Tyler Brown said at the time. “Alternatively, I would support sensitive infill — duplexes, triplexes, townhomes — that would keep it sustainable while maintaining the livability and character.”
The neighbourhood plan includes a new 0.4-hectare park and pedestrian overpass that would connect residents with the Inlet Centre Evergreen Extension station. The document also outlines new vehicle access to Coronation Park.
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